Half Iron with Yoga, 8–14 hours per week

The half-Iron-distance triathlon is a fun, challenging test of your endurance, but one that can be completed happily and without adding undue strain to your schedule. In three swims, three rides, and three runs (with an optional fourth off the bike starting in the second four-week block), this plan offers a balanced approach to your build for the half Iron distance. Yoga complements the work you’re doing, building core strength, flexibility, and focus for the long race.

Sample Day 1

0:40:00

Power hills, 10 seconds

Hill reps. Warm up 20 mins. including a few pickups (push the pace for a few seconds), as you approach a hill. Do 4 x :30 relaxed sprint up the hill; take 2-min. active recoveries (jog, walk, including walking backward down the hill). Quick feet, best posture, pulling elbows back on the hill reps. Run home easy.

Spin-ups. Road or trainer. Warm up, including a few pickups. Then slowly spin up to max rpm over 30 seconds. When you begin to bounce, back off and hold the quick cadence for several (5-10) seconds. Recover completely and repeat for a total of 6. Stay RELAXED!

Sample Day 2

0:20:00

Power 1 (20 minutes)

Move through each of the dynamic sequences 5-7 times, and hold each of the static stretches for at least five breaths.

Sample Day 3

0:49:59

LTHR test

At the track, warm up for 10-15 minutes, including 4 x 20" strides. Start your monitor, then run 30 mins. at a sustainably fast pace, about as hard as you think you can go for 30 mins. After the first 10 minutes, hit your lap button. Average HR for the last 20 mins. predicts lactic threshold heart rate (LTHR). Be sure to cool down with jogging and walking.

FORM sprints. Road or trainer. Warm up by riding easy for 20 mins., including a few pickups. Then do 6 x 10-second sprints on a flat or a slight downhill. Emphasize FORM--not power. Spin <3 minutes between each form sprint, and ride home easy.

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Sage Endurance

Bringing meaning to your workouts! Quality over quantity; a purpose for everything. Incorporating yoga, Pilates, and meditation for strength, flexibility, and focus.

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